he was named secretary of commerce under President Bill Clinton in 2000 and secretary of transportation by President George W.

she was also involved with the Rotary Club of Brea and helped in the development of a 30-unit low-cost senior housing project called Breal.Kawase was incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona.

Joan Kuniko Ota Kawase passed away on Nov.and Kristina (Hubert Wong) Kawase; she is also survived by nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sister.After marrying Frank Kawase in 1962.

Kawase was honored by the Nisei Week Foundation with its Pioneer Spirit Award for her contributions to the Southern California Japanese American community.Kawase was the class treasurer.

both of which are still in operation to this day.

Anthony Claret Grammar School.Norio’s life continued to be a testament to his motto.

Norio Uyematsu of Anaheim was recognized by Congressman Lou Correa for his service as a Japanese American Korean War veteran and his lifeof service was honored on the Congressional Record.It was a moment of honor and gratitude for a man whose life had been a tapestry of service.

He found himself assigned to the 521st Military Intelligence Service Platoon.I am fortunate to be able to continue to tell the story of those Japanese Americans who served in the Korean War.